Public Safety

Court Watch: Racial Disparity in U.S. Attorney’s Cases
Court Watch

Racial Disparity in U.S. Attorney’s Cases

Local gun cases they pick from District Attorney for federal prosecution slant toward black defendants.

Accused Ex-UWM Professor Flees Country

Accused Ex-UWM Professor Flees Country

Anthony A. Azenabor faces criminal charges of sexually assaulting a student on campus.

South Side Church Battles Over Controversial Sign

South Side Church Battles Over Controversial Sign

Residents contend sign features church leader charged of serious crimes.

County Proposal Replaces Youth Prison

County Proposal Replaces Youth Prison

Tells state it can renovate county Juvenile Justice Center to house children now in state prisons.

The Contrarian: Does Only Segregation Cause Murders?
The Contrarian

Does Only Segregation Cause Murders?

JS story suggests blacks in segregated neighborhoods have no way to stop violence.

Camp Reunites Jailed Mothers With Kids

Camp Reunites Jailed Mothers With Kids

Camp Reunite brings children to visit their imprisoned mothers in friendly setting at Taycheedah prison.

Church Defends Banner of Accused Child Rapist

Church Defends Banner of Accused Child Rapist

Residents upset south-side church promoting religious leader accused of dozens of crimes.

Op Ed: Don’t Punish Victims of Human Trafficking
Op Ed

Don’t Punish Victims of Human Trafficking

Safe Harbor legislation would stop the unnecessary incarceration of trafficked girls.

Drunk Driving On Rise for Corrections Staff?

Drunk Driving On Rise for Corrections Staff?

State Corrections Secretary concerned about stress causing workers to abuse alcohol.

What’s Happening With State’s Youth Prisons?

What’s Happening With State’s Youth Prisons?

Three key developments affecting Wisconsin’s troubled youth correctional facilities.

Court Watch: Court Finds County Not Liable For Assaults
Court Watch

Court Finds County Not Liable For Assaults

Polk County Jail officer sexually assaulted female inmates but Appeals Court tosses out $2 million verdict.

Cruel and Unusual: Rules Violations Cause 40% of Prison Admissions
Cruel and Unusual

Rules Violations Cause 40% of Prison Admissions

State figures show supervision violations, not new crimes, drive prison admissions.